Course Content:

• Equipment knowledge (cams, nuts, slings, and specialized gear)

• Building anchors with mobile protection (e.g., equalized anchors)

• Simple placements, spike protection, and threads

• Proper placement of cams and nuts

• Half-rope technique

• Lead climbing strategy

• Practice routes with coaching

Requirements:

Confident lead climbing in a climbing gym and/or sport crag

Good physical condition (1.5h approach hike)

Multi-pitch climbing experience, including rappelling

Proficiency in belaying techniques for both multi-pitch and sport climbing

Minimum lead climbing level of 5c on rock

Course Location:

The course is expected to take place at Göscheneralp. We will stay at the beautiful Gasthaus Göscheneralp, and the accommodation will be reserved by us. You only need to inform us if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements.

If the weather conditions are unsuitable, we will move the course to a different location.

Detailed Program:

Day 1

• Meeting at the course location (details in the info email)

• Course introduction with coffee & goal discussion

• Approach to the climbing area

• Practical training in mobile protection placement

• Testing session in a climbing crag

• Identifying solid placements

• Equalized anchors with a bolt

• Lead climbing tactics

• Group dinner

• Tour planning

Day 2

• Breakfast

• Approach to the climbing area for practice routes or short multi-pitches

• Coaching by mountain guide

• Personal questions 

• Course end

Price:

Accommodation, transportation, and meals are not included in the price.

When will you decide if the course takes place due to the weather?

We need dry rock to run the course. We will update you 2–3 days before the course. If the weather forecast is unstable, we may have to make a last-minute decision.

What happens in bad weather, e.g., rain all day?

In case of bad weather, we will try to move the course to another location.

What if I can’t attend any of the alternative dates due to bad weather?

If none of the proposed reschedule dates work for you, you will receive a full refund. Please send us your IBAN, account name, and postal code/city via email.

Do I need my own cams, nuts, etc.?

If you have your own mobile protection gear, please bring it. If you can borrow some, even better! We will provide the rest.

Equipment List

• Climbing harness

• Climbing helmet

• Climbing shoes

• 4-5 locking carabiners

• 2-3 slings (120 cm)

• 50m rope or double 50m ropes

• 6-10 quickdraws

• Belay device (Tuber/ATC Guide)

• Chalk

• Crack climbing gloves (if available)

• Backpack

• Cams, nuts, and any other gear you have

• Suitable clothing

• Trekking/hiking shoes

• Optional: Half-fare card (Halbtax) or GA travelcard

• Sunglasses & sunscreen

• Packed lunch for two days